Michael J. Fox continues to bask in the excitement following his surprise appearance on the electrifying set of Coldplay at the Glastonbury festival last weekend. The beloved actor, known for his role in “Back to the Future,” delighted fans by joining the band on stage in front of a crowd of 120,000 people.
Despite his battle with Parkinson's disease since 1991, Fox showed his passion for music and his guitar skills during Coldplay's concert. The band's lead singer, Chris Martin, improvised a riff in the middle of their 2021 hit, "Humankind," and introduced Fox with great enthusiasm.
Michael J. Fox surprises everyone by playing with Coldplay
“One who simply breaks it. With his Chuck Berry riff and the way he hit Biff: ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Michael J. Fox”. Chris Martin exclaimed. Fox joined Coldplay for a memorable performance of “Fix You” in what was the special moment of the night.
For a couple of years now, the actor has had to use a wheelchair to move around, making it impossible for him to stand or walk on stage. However, this did not stop him from filling the moment with energy. Using all his strength and the remaining mobility he has, he managed to make his years of passion for the guitar shine through.
It is well known that Michael J. Fox is a guitarist with great skill, and although he has lost control of several parts of his body, just by putting the guitar on his lap he was able to remind everyone of the scene from "Back to the Future" where he virtuously plays the instrument.
Michael J. Fox, the hero of Coldplay
Chris Martin expressed his admiration and gratitude towards the actor, revealing that "Back to the Future" was one of the main reasons why the band was formed. "Especially thanks to the main reason why we are in a band, which is watching 'Back to the Future'," Martin told the crowd.
The 63-year-old actor also shared his excitement on Instagram, thanking Coldplay for the experience. "Glastonbury, all the love and gratitude to the Coldplay team who took care of us so well," wrote Fox. "And many thanks to Chris, Will, Johnny, Guy, and Phil. Oh, yes, in case you were wondering... it was freaking amazing."